Operation “eat more fish”

By Monica Soila

The state department of fisheries held a fish eating day on February 7^th, at the MRTC grounds in Isinya; to sensitize and educate the community on benefits of fish on our health and also as a potential lucrative business venture. 

There was quite an audience, led by the county governor, the assistant county commissioner and other leaders in the county; some were eager and excited waiting to taste this ‘foreign’ cuisine for the first time.  

“Change is good, so let’s embrace it if its a positive one’’said Dr.David Nkedianye, the governor of Kajiado county.

preparing to be served

addressing the people

The event was a total success as most of the people, only used to beef and other types of red meat learned how to eat fish and couldn’t get enough of it!

“Na hii samaki ni tamu sana, leta ingine”, (this fish is so delicious, bring some more) said Mr. Stephen Tipanko, as he called for more fish.

the governor enjoying the meal

enjoying the meal

Given that fish farming does not necessitate large space like livestock, the leaders urged the community to adopt this type of farming. The fish market in the growing towns is yet to be satisfied; all the more reason to venture into this business.

Security lapse: A boy allegedly robbed by neighbors.

By Simon Saitoti

The night of Monday the 13^th  this month, Isinya residents were awakened by a cry of someone in dire need of help. Residents rushed to Kisaju town to the surrounding neighborhood from which the wail emanated from. Just before people arrived at the scene, two men ran past and a motorcycle followed them shortly. The residents tried to follow them but they soon vanished in thin air of the dark night.

Later, people returned to the scene only to find a boy who had been the victim of robbery. His trousers were torn and wore a vest only despite the chilly night hour. 

“They took my wallet, ripped off my shirt and beat me up,” said the victimized boy, Lemayian Kiranto.  

One of the people, already at the scene alleged that the boy had boarded a motorcycle in Kisaju town alongside another man who turned out to be his neighbor. It is suspected that the boy had been attacked by the people he had boarded the motorcycle with.

“Lemayian must have been robbed by cyclists on that motorcycle but it is ironic since they are his neighbors,” said the eye witness. 

This vicious act happens at a time when the president ;Uhuru Kenyatta has been urging Kenyans to embrace the nyumba kumi initiative. This has been in the bid to improve security in the country starting from the grassroots level. However, in such a situation, many questions arise on how effective the nyumba kumi initiative will be.    

Fare hike as schools re-open

By Simon Saitoti 

Matatu and bus fares has increased drastically as pupils and students resume their learning ahead of the first term for the New Year. Public transport shortage has been noted in some parts of the country as many people return back after the festive season. This has also been due to the resumption of students to school resulting too many people seeking transport to various points.

Touts for both matatus and buses have taken this as an advantage to sky-rocket their fares to get extra earnings in their businesses. However, parents and guardians have amicably complained and termed this act as inconsiderate of the challenge they are facing already of raising school fees and other expenses. “It’s too unfortunate that fare has gone up at a time we as parents are struggling to get school fees for our children,” says Mrs. Mary Wahome, a business woman in Kitengela.

On the other hand drivers and touts have tremendously supported their actions. Just like any other business, this is a period when their business thrives and they should not overlook such an opportunity. “After school reopens, people travelling will be very few and this sometimes results to a loss in our business so we are forced to hike the fares at a time like this to cover up for such times,” says Wawesh, a matatu tout operating from Kitengela to Isinya and Kajiado.